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A DYNAMIC, SELF-DRIVEN AND VERSATILE EXECUTIVE LEADER WITH 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LEADING BUSINESS, IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, PROFITABILITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. AN ARTICULATE AND PERSUASIVE SPEAKER, SKILLED NEGOTIATOR, AND PROJECT MANAGER.
I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my management, developmental and organizational skills for the purpose of increasing company profits and sparking further growth. I have over 15 years of Operations management experience in wholesale and retail operations, with 7 years in a Director position. I am currently attending University of Phoenix and will have my BA/Business Management no later than December-2009. I have consistently increased corporate cost efficiencies serving in these positions while building trusted development partnerships with executive management, internal departments, and regulatory agencies. In addition, I am a highly skilled manager of both people and resources with a track record of bringing out the best in both. I am a professional who would bring a high level of enthusiasm and expertise to your organization.
Director
About Me
Industry: |
Management & Business |
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Occupation: |
Director |
Highlights: |
I lead project team that developed a distribution network to deliver fresh cut flowers to all Target store locations in the Western United States. I sponsored an improvement project that improved payroll efficiency and decreased costs by 22%; took action that reduced fleet expenses by 6% and cut production-engineering costs 9%. I designed production and distribution operations for facilities in Los Angeles, California including policies, line standards and productivity rates. Developed management staff that is still intact to this day. |
Education level: |
Associate |
Will Relocate: |
Yes |
Work Experiences
12/2007 - 8/2008
Del Monte Fresh Produce
Manager
- Direct production, sales, purchasing, inventory, facility management, and customer service functions with full accountability for P&L results for the largest of 9 Del Monte Fresh Cut Facilities. Main objective is to generate sales and out perform sales budget of $58,000,000.
10/1999 - 5/2007
Dole Fresh Flowers
Director / VP
- Lead production, warehouse, logistics, inventory, projects and customer service functions with full accountability for P&L results for 21 cost centers, 3 facilities, flower warehousing / production and packaged food facilities with combined annual sales volume of $320,000,000 for the world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh-cut flowers. Control a $16,000,000 budget and truck fleet. Negotiate rates and manage property leases, vendor and labor contracts. Devise and drive projects to meet key performance goals and develop culture of continuous improvement.
6/1997 - 5/1999
Gift Baskets USA
Director / VP
- Catalyzed the opening, promotion and management of a unique service business with full accountability for P&L performance. Implemented policy, procedures and growth plans. Negotiated product purchasing. Directed operations and customer service; controlled budgets and inventory. Hired, assigned and supervised sales and support personnel.
5/1982 - 5/1997
